SK makes a 1/2" square drive socket that fits.
Larry Hoy
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of David F. Darby
> Sent: Friday, September 10, 1999 3:39 PM
> To: MGs List
> Subject: MGB Rear Hub
>
>
> Hello:
>
> What is the preferred method for removing the rear hub nut on a
> wire-wheeled
> tube axle MGB? The nut appears to be 1-5/16", but the O.D. of my
> 3/4" drive
> x 1-5/16" socket won't fit into the recessed hub. The parts house doesn't
> have a listing for a 1/2" drive x 1-5/16" socket. I don't like the idea of
> attacking it with a drift and hammer through the keyhole.
>
> The factory had a specialized tool, of course, but I can't imagine any of
> those being in circulation. I suppose I could have the machine shop turn
> down my 3/4" drive socket...
>
> David F. Darby
> http://www.mgb.bc.ca/mgz/
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